Intervention for the Survivor of Sexual Abuse Often Is Not

question 1

Multiple Choice

Intervention for the survivor of sexual abuse often is not attempted by maternity and women's health nurses because of their concern about increasing the woman's distress and the lack of expertise in counselling.Which initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the woman's care?

• A) Initiate a referral to an expert counsellor.
• B) Set limits on what the patient discloses.
• C) Listen and encourage therapeutic communication skills.
• D) Acknowledge the nurse's discomfort to the patient as an expression of empathy.

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